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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
1
Veteran Democrats who began backing the ticket in the 1920s and 30s now, for the first time since 1956, expect a Democrat to be installed in the presidential chair, sharing a celebratory Thanksgiving mood.
A Boston businessman living near Newton fears miserable finances after the Cleveland election win. He contemplates skipping turkey for Thanksgiving and substituting two old fowls from his stock, a tale told by one of his sons in a true account.
The election of Mr. Charles Voorhees to the forty-ninth congress from the Washington territory is assured by the latest returns. Strong Republican sentiment carried the territory, with several counties voting heavily for Voorhees on a platform demanding full forfeiture of unearned Northern Pacific railroad land grants, reflecting regional views on the issue.
A historical table compares displacement tonnage of armored ships across world navies, highlighting Britain at the top. France Germany Japan United States Russia Denmark Sweden Norway and others follow with varying totals. Britain plans further naval construction spending of several million dollars as it strengthens its fleet.
Anger over the election sparks vandalism in Andover Massachusetts with a window smashed a portrait display damaged and a front door shot. The act targets a resident for living among supporters of the Democratic ticket highlighting rising political tensions and calls for restraint.
Lindsey Muse, longtime trusted messenger at the Navy Department, began service in 1828 under John Quincy Adams and has served through 56 years of administrations. He holds autographs from numerous secretaries and prominent statesmen, presented as treasured reminders of his faithful service.
A New York meeting of the joint executive committee of the New York and Western Associated Presses reviewed charges of partisanship and election returns handling. The report, adopted unanimously, praises nonpartisanship, details thorough coverage, and notes one minor error in Bulletin No. 14.
A Washington special reports a prominent nonofficial figure who has social ties to Gov. Cleveland said he is a Democrat and believes the president-elect may pursue policies aligned with party aims. The remark adds to circulating speculation about early administration plans.
The comptroller of the currency reports on the year ending November 1 1884 noting 191 banks organized with 16 million capital and 3.87 million in circulating notes. Total national banks at Nov 1 1854 stood at 2571 with 90 expiring, 154 set to expire November December, and 720 with 188.97 million in capital to expire overall. Eleven banks failed this year, and liabilities to depositors reduced by over 91 million. The document discusses debt funding options and suggests allowing 100 percent circulation against deposited bonds, plus notes on the stability of national banks amid widespread bank failures in 1884.
New York news reports a warrant for editor Geo Jones of the Times issued after a complaint by Louis P. Haver publisher of Thompson's Bank Note Reporter alleging malice in yesterday issue. The government suit against Edward H. Boyd & Sons for $24,000 in duties was decided in favor of the government. Also coverage of cigar tariff debate and a Donkey stage incident involving Digby Bell and Louis Burchard.
Gen Charles D Gilmore veteran of 1861 Maine regiment died in Washington at age after years in business here He rose from captain to coronel and brigadier general in the same unit Representatives Randall Curtin and Hiesland of Pennsylvania filed election certificates for the forty ninth congress Randall and Crisp left Washington for Atlanta on a short visit Capt Bartlett U S N created a wood model of the Caribbean sea bottom and surrounding lands for the New Orleans naval exhibit Randall and Long conferred with Secretary Chandler on six months naval appropriations A disagreement on swatters surfaced Rear Admiral Jouest urged rendezvous of the North Atlantic squadron at New Orleans during the exposition period.
Reports say Indian agents and army officers collude to place 3,000,000 acres in Yellowstone valley under a 10 year lease to a wealthy syndicate. An interpreter took 1000 for promoting the scheme. The land’s fertility, railroad access, and capacity for 10,000 people alarm locals. Congress opposition expected if lease proceeds.
Report from Kansas states a new company forms with headquarters at Hiepora to settle in Oklahoma. Hunnewell will be a rallying point as up to 500 invaders are expected within a week. Indians are unsettled, committing depredations in the territory where white settlers are present by law. A Chickasaw nation militia allegedly killed two white men without provocation.
Reports from Pittsburg and Philadelphia recount across the board pay cuts and staffing squeezes. Oliver Brothers steel mill announces 20 percent wage cuts starting December 1 for 100 blacksmiths. Other firms in dry goods groceries iron and hardware plan further reductions if business does not improve. The Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis railroad company to cut wages by 10 percent on December 1. In Trenton Whittenton mills faced a two week restriction with workers refusing to return amid German element disaffection. Susquehanna rolling mills in Columbia pa reduce puddlers wages 20 cents per ton and laborers by five percent. Sheffield tanneries in Horton Grary Co suspend operations due to low mood, with capacity 2000 sides daily.
In Toronto on November 26 representatives of American whiskey firms met revenue officers about exporting a large portion of bonded whiskey to Canada as Congress requires duty payments soon. The interviews were not satisfactory, but it is believed much Kentucky whiskey will be sent to Canada.
Eastern and foreign mail left New Orleans November 23 was burned, destroying many space permits for the world's exposition. Exposition managers will issue duplicates promptly. Applicants in eastern cities should report non receipt of permits to avoid delay.
Russell King of Charlemont was convicted of stealing 109 from a house in Rome and sentenced today in Greenfield to 12 years in the state prison.
Paris reports Pere in the chamber of deputies debates Tonquin credit. Ferry presses for indemnity and a new Formosa policy while China demands control and new frontiers. London notes Aston riot inquiry and Chamberlain testimony. Brussels reports ministry explanations. Berlin notes a Reichstag defeat for Bismarck. London and Vienna flag cholera, hydrophobia, and Congo news. European naval moves and anti-ministerial press emerge.
This page records a sequence of local incidents including injuries from falls and accidents in South Boston and Portland, a series of arrests for theft and burglary, a window smashing at a North End mission, a 12 year old struck at a Chelsea store, a nurse’s arrest for theft by false pretences, a railway passenger head injury near Dudley Street, and shoplifting at a Washington Street store with three stolen jerseys recovered.
The Mutual News company opened new quarters on Devonshire street and hosted a bustling newsboy benefit. About 600 boys crowded the basement buffet of salads, oysters, cake, and ice cream, leaving tables in disarray yet smiling after the feast.
The first hearing before the common council committee examining charges against Street Superintendent Meehan focused on a private property cellar dug on Boylston avenue. Witnesses described teams, material from the site, and alleged use for filling nearby property, with city payment.
New York November 26 gala night marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Nine Patti's stage debut at the same venue on November 24 1859. The packed house heard Martha in Patti's live return with a great ovation for her. Mane Scalehi played Nancy and earned an encore. A police torchbearer band and drum corps escorted Patti to the Windsor hotel afterward.
Rev J Thomson was installed pastor of the First Congregational church Highland avenue Somexville Wednesday evening with impressive services. The sermon was by Rev Brooke Vergford, charge by Rev Grendall Reynolds and fellowship by Rev Samuel B Stewart. Choir singing by Mrs H F Spewles Miss Wattie McLain Mr G A Gagrett and Mr A D Saxon.
Six masked men entered the residence of George Young and Levi Weisman near Beaver, bound and gagged the occupants, ransacked the home, and stole about $600 in cash along with a large quantity of jewelry and silverware. Young and Weisman freed themselves two hours later. the robbers escaped.
In Pottsville on November 26 a blaze at the Mahanoy Plane damaged merchant notes. John Kelly, suspected of starting the fire, was arrested and admitted guilt. During escort to Pottsville jail he slipped and was restrained after a fall, with local police chief Burgess Broaney involved.
Courier report from Williamsburg Kentucky by star correspondent describes a fast spreading epidemic in Harlan Letcher Perry Leslie and Bell counties. many deaths in a single day and a culture relying on herbs as medicines. authorities blame impure water and the outbreak disrupts farming as ill people consume scarce time for harvest.
Boston on Thanksgiving eve hosted the Leverett Boat club ball with about 400 couples in attendance. Notables included Owen A. Galvin Deputy Sheriff Fitzpatrick and Matthew Dolan. Cadet band provided music and a promenade concert preceded the grand march. The event drew praise for orderly conduct and preserved dance cards as souvenirs.
Delegates favoring the financial policy of Mayor Fox gathered in Central Square Cambridgeport to nominate a mayor and city officers. George C. Bent chaired, Rev J Horatio Carter secretary, 50 delegates present, Fox nominated for mayor by James A Fox. Ward 1 2 3 4 5 aldermen and various officials listed with nominees and terms.
In Boston area reports of fires from box alarms on Wednesday evening. A gas jet ignited a curtain at 18 Newbury Street causing 14 dollars damage. A forge overheated at 95 Merrimac Street, occupied by R Knowles blacksmith shop, causing 10 dollars damage. Incendiary barn fire on William Davis farm in Williamstown totaling 1500 dollars loss with three tons of bag and livestock. Watersay clapboard mill in North Duxbury burned with four thousand dollars loss. Mesh dwelling in Auburn burned with eight hundred dollars loss.
Sergt William B Daly of division 2 was honored by friends on Wednesday with a wooden box enclosing a barnyard biped intended for his Thanksgiving dinner. His brother officers examined the fowl and estimated the hen to be 24 years old, a detail linked humorously to political loyalties and a long lifetime.
In the United States circuit court on Wednesday Judge Coit opened a hearing in the equity suit of Charles Ek Morrison of Swampscott against Ludus M Price receiver of the Pacific National Bank. The case tests whether stockholders who paid a 100 percent assessment on January 10 1881 have discharged their liability or if it remains under the stockholders liability statute. Morrison argues the liability was extinguished, while the receiver asserts the assessment was valid and independent of any compulsory liability to creditors. Attorneys Gould Kanney and others presented the arguments with Senator Hoar briefly aiding the stockholders. The panel of cases could affect nearly a million dollars.
The plan calls for a new Cunard era theatre to be built over the old Grand Opera House site in St Louis. A string of varied items notes rapid sea passage to New York, a bank cashier case in Idaho, a Kansas City wholesale house disappearance, and a Peoria counterfeiting indictment along with a Kings County shoe shop burglary and a seminary admission note. The year remains unsettled, but the report highlights the era’s financial strains and educational progress for girls.
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